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4 Ways to Survive without Toilet Paper
I was watched this funny video today. I love Trevor Noah. He’s hilarious.
The video makes it clear that it’s a bad idea to fight over toilet paper. You will get caught on video and publicly mocked. Please, for the sake of your kids — don’t go there!
Aside from comedians and widely shared photos and videos showing bare store shelves, several friends have posted about toilet paper shortages thanks to Coronavirus.
Therefore, as a public service announcement, I’ve written this story. I’ve been to places without toilet paper, either in real life or in my imagination as a student of history. Here’s what I’ve learned.
1. Water and soap. Lots of soap.
When I was in India, I encountered rural bathrooms with no toilet paper. Yet the people in those areas clean themselves. How do they do it?
They wash their butts with water. Then they wash their hands with soap.
In order to use this method on your toilet, I would advise a water source that pours gently and having lots of soap on hand. I know. Ewwww.
Alternatively, jump in the shower. You have to bathe every day anyway, right?
